Bookkeeper salary in Reno, NV
Bookkeepers earn more in Reno than anywhere else in Nevada. Expect a median of $52,000 a year1, 3.2% above the Nevada statewide median of $50,380 and 2.6% above the US median of $50,670. That is in the top quarter of US areas (#80 of 521). BLS counts about 3,160 people in this job here, 21% of the Nevada total.
BLS occupation 43-3031, area Reno, NV. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Reno against Nevada and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reno, NV | $36,320 | $52,000 | $79,990 | |
| Nevada | $36,650 | $50,380 | $71,890 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
Bookkeepers at the 90th percentile earn $79,990, 2.2 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 2.1. The middle half of bookkeepers in Reno earns $45,630–$63,000. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is $17,370 wide, between the figure for Nevada ($16,490) and the US figure ($17,950).
What to budget for a bookkeeper here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,320 | $3,027 | $17.46 | $46,865 |
| 25th percentile | $45,630 | $3,802 | $21.94 | $58,877 |
| Median | $52,000 | $4,333 | $25.00 | $67,097 |
| 75th percentile | $63,000 | $5,250 | $30.29 | $81,290 |
| 90th percentile | $79,990 | $6,666 | $38.46 | $103,213 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $11,000 over the median, the 25th only $6,370 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $14,194 a year in employer cost. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $50,670 falls between the 25th percentile and the median in Reno, and the Nevada statewide median of $50,380 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Reno
Pay is only part of it. Benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, which adds about $15,097 to the $52,000 median and brings it to $67,097 a year. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in Reno
Of the 17 roles we track in Reno, this one ranks #10 by median pay, between paralegals ($55,410) and HR assistants ($48,950). Project Coordinator is the highest at $99,500.
| Role | Median | vs bookkeeper | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payroll Specialist | +14.8% | 320 | |
| Paralegal | +6.6% | 770 | |
| Bookkeeper | this role | 3,160 | |
| HR Assistant | -5.9% | 250 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -7.1% | 3,230 |
Measured against the US median, this job is the best paid of the 17 roles we track in Reno (+2.6%); marketing specialists come last (-15.9%). The typical role here is at -1.9%, so, measured against the US, bookkeepers cost more in Reno than the area's general pay level would suggest. Bookkeepers hold 12.7% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Reno, 10.5% across Nevada and 8.7% nationally. The job is a bigger part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Nevada
Across the 4 areas of Nevada with data for this job, the median runs from $48,240 in Carson City to $52,000 in Reno, a gap of $3,760 a year. The one area in Nevada with more bookkeepers, Las Vegas-Henderson, NV ($49,960), pays less: a bigger pool at a lower median.
| Area | Median | vs Reno | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reno, NV | this area | 3,160 | |
| Balance of Nevada (Nonmetro) | -0.8% | 910 | |
| Las Vegas-Henderson, NV | -3.9% | 10,320 | |
| Carson City, NV | -7.2% | 550 |
Reno against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Reno is #75 of 521 US areas for this job. It is one of the larger markets for this job and one of the better-paying ones. Outside Nevada, Midland and Manchester-Nashua pay just above Reno and Syracuse and Phoenix-Mesa just below. All four are within $550 a year of the median in Reno. Of the three markets with about as many bookkeepers, one pays more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Reno | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks, CA | +10.9% | 3,250 | jobs | |
| Manchester-Nashua, NH | +1.1% | 1,990 | pay | |
| Midland, TX | +0.4% | 1,440 | pay | |
| Reno, NV | this area | 3,160 | ||
| Syracuse, NY | +0.0% | 2,980 | pay | |
| Phoenix-Mesa, AZ | -0.0% | 16,280 | pay | |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | -7.7% | 3,120 | jobs | |
| Wichita, KS | -10.6% | 3,070 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a bookkeeper in Reno, NV?
About $67,097 a year at the median, or $5,591 a month: $52,000 in pay plus about $15,097 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do bookkeepers earn in Reno?
Pay here is higher than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $52,000 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $36,320, the 90th $79,990, and the middle half earned $45,630 to $63,000.
Is Reno the most expensive area in Nevada for bookkeepers?
Yes. Its median of $52,000 is the highest of 4 areas in Nevada. The Balance of Nevada nonmetro area comes next at $51,600.
How many bookkeepers work in Reno?
BLS counts about 3,160 in the May 2025 survey. That is 21% of the Nevada total of 15,180. Only Las Vegas-Henderson has more in Nevada.
Does a bookkeeper cost more than an HR assistant in Reno?
Yes: $3,050 a year more at the median. The medians are $52,000 and $48,950.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-3031: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-12.